New in Q3 for Pumble: Calendly Integration, GIFs, New Themes, and More
Pumble has brought out some fresh updates this quarter to make your workday smoother — and more fun.
With Pumble's new Calendly integration, you can now manage all your appointments directly within your Pumble workspace. Another novelty is importing conversations over to Pumble from Threads.
What’s more, you can now add a bit of humor to daily conversations with GIFs and even give your workspace a brand-new look with different themes.
Let’s go over all the updates in more detail.
Calendly integration
The Pumble-Calendly integration lets you seamlessly bring your scheduling and appointment management into your team’s workspace. Instead of jumping between Pumble and your Calendly account to manage meetings, you can now handle everything in one place.
Whether it’s sharing your availability, managing upcoming events, or receiving notifications when a meeting is scheduled, this integration is designed to keep you organized and on track.
By integrating Calendly with Pumble, you can keep your whole team informed about scheduled events, and easily manage your calendar from the same UI.
This is especially helpful for teams that juggle multiple meetings, events, and appointments daily, as it helps streamline scheduling while keeping everyone in sync.
→ Key benefits
Easier scheduling
Manage your meetings and appointments directly within Pumble to save time and avoid distractions caused by app switching.
Instant notifications
Stay on top of new meeting bookings and changes with real-time notifications to never miss an important appointment again.
Easy link sharing
Quickly share your Calendly links with your team or clients to ensure smooth scheduling without going back-and-forth to find availability.
Better organization
Keep all your scheduling information in one central place to avoid bouncing between apps or worrying about missing important events.
Key use cases
- Receive event notifications — Receive instant notifications in Pumble whenever someone books a new meeting with you via Calendly. This way, you can stay informed about upcoming events without constantly checking your email.
- Manage events — View and manage your scheduled events directly in Pumble. You can quickly check your calendar, adjust meetings, and make sure everything runs smoothly, right from your workspace.
- Share scheduling links — Need to book a call or meeting with a teammate or client? Share your Calendly scheduling link directly in your Pumble channels or direct messages, and let them pick a time that works for everyone.
How to set up the Calendly integration
To connect Pumble with Calendly, follow these steps:
- Click +Add apps in Pumble (left sidebar).
- Find Calendly, and authorize the connection. If you’re not logged into Calendly, you’ll be prompted to log in to connect your Pumble Calendly add-on with your Calendly account.
Once your accounts are connected, you can easily manage your calendar or share your scheduling links by typing “/calendly help” in any channel or message. This command will let you access your schedule and share available times with ease.
This is particularly useful for teams working remotely or across different time zones.
With the Pumble-Calendly integration, team members can easily book meeting slots that work for everyone without going through lengthy email chains. Moreover, Pumble notifications will alert team members of upcoming meetings, ensuring everyone is on the same page.
Learn more: Calendly integration
GIFs
Who doesn’t love a good GIF to lighten the mood? Well, you can now use GIFs in Pumble too and add a little personality to your conversations.
Whether you're cheering on a teammate, sharing a laugh, or just trying to get your point across, GIFs help make your chats more fun and engaging.
Use GIFs to express emotions, reactions, or ideas in a more visual way. Instead of just typing "good job" or "well done," you can throw in a celebratory GIF to add a bit of flair.
→ Key benefits
Sharing GIFs is a fun and creative way to communicate, making work chats feel a little less formal and a lot more lively. Using GIFs in Pumble can boost your team’s communication, making interactions more engaging and fun.
Express yourself
Use GIFs to show how you feel without needing to find the right words.
Engage your team
Lighten team conversations with a bit of humor or excitement.
Break the ice
Starting a conversation with a GIF can set a positive, relaxed tone.
Key use cases
GIFs can be particularly useful for team building and boosting morale.
For example, during virtual meetings or project discussions, sharing a relevant GIF can lighten the mood, celebrate achievements, and foster a more connected team environment.
- Celebrate successes — Got some great news? Send a “cheers” GIF to celebrate a project milestone or team accomplishment.
- Take a break — Add a fun GIF to break the tension during a busy workday or to inject some humor into long discussions.
- React to messages — Instead of typing a response, sometimes a GIF says it all.
How GIFs work in Pumble
To send a GIF in Pumble:
- Click on the emoji icon in the message editor.
- Select the GIF you want to share.
- Press Enter/Send to post a GIF to the channel/DM.
Learn more: Send GIFs
New color themes
Tired of the same old look in Pumble? Say hello to new themes! Now you can customize your workspace with different colors and designs, making it a bit more personalized.
Themes let you change the appearance of your Pumble workspace. Whether you prefer a darker mode for late-night work or something bright and cheerful to match your energy, there’s a theme for you. It’s all about making your work environment feel a little more “you”.
→ Key benefits
Themes allow you to create a workspace that feels more comfortable and suited to your preferences. Whether you’re looking to reduce eye strain, add a bit of personal flair, or simply switch things up for a fresh feel, themes offer the flexibility to tailor Pumble to your needs.
Personalization
Customize the look of Pumble to suit your style.
Eye comfort
Switch to darker themes to reduce eye strain during long hours.
Refreshing look
A new theme can give you a fresh outlook when your workspace feels stale.
Key use cases
With Pumble’s themes, you can easily adapt your workspace to match your working conditions or mood. Here are a few ways you can make the most out of this new feature:
- Late night work — Switch to a darker theme if you’re working late and want to reduce glare.
- Mood matching — Feeling creative? Use a more colorful theme to boost your vibe during brainstorming sessions.
- Staying focused — Use a neutral theme to create a calm, distraction-free environment when you need to concentrate.
How to change your workspace’s color theme
To change the theme:
- Click on your profile picture in the top right corner / WS name in the top left corner.
- Choose Preferences.
- In the Themes section, select one of the options to complete the action.
Learn more: Change the Pumble theme
Import from the Threads.com app
Finally, bringing over conversations from Threads just got a whole lot easier with Pumble’s new import feature.
You can now import entire conversations from Threads into Pumble without losing previous discussions. This is ideal for teams making the switch or for users who want to consolidate their communication in one platform.
→ Key benefits
With Pumble, you can easily import public and private channels, messages (threads) from those channels, and users from Threads.com.
Continuity
No need to start over! Continue your discussions in Pumble without missing a beat.
Centralized communication
Bring all your important conversations into one place for easier tracking and follow-ups.
Easy transition
If your team is moving from Threads to Pumble, the import feature ensures a smooth, effortless migration.
Key use cases
The Import from Threads feature helps you maintain continuity and streamline your communication by bringing previous conversations into Pumble. Here are a few scenarios where this feature can be especially helpful:
- Project transitions — If your team was discussing a project in Threads and now wants to move to Pumble, simply import the conversation to avoid confusion and ensure everything stays on track.
- Keeping records — Important client discussions or project updates? Bring them into Pumble so that all your communication history is in one place.
- Switching platforms — If you’re migrating from Threads to Pumble, this feature helps you continue working without missing a beat.
How to import data from Threads into Pumble
To get started, you will need to create a new workspace on Pumble, or log in to an existing workspace if you already have one. Also, you need to have your data from Threads.com exported.
Once you have your Pumble workspace set up, you can proceed to import your channels, messages (threads) from channels, and users from Threads.com.
To do the import:
- Zip the folder that you previously edited as per given instructions.
- Navigate to Workspace settings.
- Select General settings from the dropdown.
- Open Import & Export > Import tab.
- Click Choose zip file.
- Choose the zip file (the one you previously edited and zipped).
- Ensure that the file was edited.
- Confirm the file and click Start import.
Depending on the amount of information in your import, it might take some time to complete. You’ll receive an email when your workspace is fully ready.
